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Indonesia Prohibits Sex Outside Marriage in New Legislation

LGBTQ+ activists in Indonesia. Photo credit: Voice of Asia.

On Tuesday, the Indonesian parliament greenlit a legislation that would ban sex between unmarried couples and also make it illegal for partners to live in without having tied the knot.

Cloud Security Usability to Skyrocket with New Trend Micro Innovation

Single deployment adds visibility and guided protection for AWS account in minutes

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 December 2022 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a new protection deployment model that delivers great value to both security and development teams. Unlike competitors, Trend Micro identifies threats in minutes and delivers security findings with no performance impact and without removing data from the customer environment.

To find out more about Trend Micro Cloud Sentry, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/hybrid-cloud/cloud-sentry.html

“Trend Micro is the largest player in the cloud workload security market,” said Philip Bues, Research Manager, Cloud Security at IDC. “Security teams are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of development as business-critical cloud infrastructure and applications are deployed across complex hybrid cloud environments. Not only do organizations need visibility, but they also need real ways to address threats and reduce risk. Trend Micro delivers that with Cloud Sentry.”

This new offering is in direct response to security teams sharing how they often battle to keep pace with the speed of application change in public cloud environments. Developers deploy new and updated application resources rapidly, and security controls need to be effectively deployed for all resources.

Jason Cradit, CIO/CTO, Summit Carbon Solutions said, “Working with Trend Micro allows us to protect data at scale with no servers to manage while keeping all our data inside our account. Bringing additional security controls and resource types into this style of security is a game changer for us across hundreds of distributed teams.”

With the new protection model, organizations gain context-rich insights across legacy and native cloud workload environments with one click, freeing up security teams to focus on more critical issues. This innovation, named Trend Micro Cloud Sentry, lets security teams manage a single deployment per AWS account regardless of how resources are deployed or updated.

Kevin Simzer, COO, Trend Micro said, “Changing the game for cloud security is simply a byproduct of working so closely with our customers through their cloud transformation journeys, which pushes our continued product innovation. Visibility decreases and friction increases as businesses adopt new cloud technologies. Customers asked us to level the playing field, so we’ve provided a visibility solution that doesn’t impact production.”

Additionally, security teams are better enabled to work seamlessly with developer teams using risk management and threat intelligence data to inform security priorities and explain the need for changes.

Cloud Sentry is available for preview customers today with integrity monitoring and anti-malware security controls, protecting EC2 instances, ECR images and Lambda functions. Vulnerability scanning, log inspection, and additional storage support are planned for the near future.

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About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

Laos Won’t Default on its Loans, Assures PM

Lao PM Phankham Viphavanh at the National Assembly

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh informed the ongoing session of the National Assembly that the government would try its best to repay public debt so that it does not go into default.

Cloud Comrade wins Partner Innovation Award (SMB) at Channel Asia Innovation Awards 2022

The award recognises Cloud Comrade’s deep expertise and excellence in cloud transformation and customer innovation across the regional SMB market segment.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 December 2022 – Cloud Comrade, Singapore-headquartered cloud computing consultancy and managed services provider (MSP), has claimed the Partner Innovation Award (SMB) at the prestigious Channel Asia Innovation Awards 2022.

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The win recognises Cloud Comrade’s deep expertise and excellence in customer innovation across the regional SMB market segment, providing customers with tailored, end-to-end cloud services that address their most pressing business issues.

Announced during the in-person black tie event held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Channel Asia Innovation Awards is a leading technology awards programme for customer innovation and ecosystem excellence across the regional channel spanning ASEAN and Hong Kong. This year, the award features more than 210 finalists from organisations spanning partner, start-up, telco, vendor and distributor businesses.

Cloud Comrade clinched the Partner Innovation Award (SMB) for helping the Singapore branch of a leading global fast food chain to achieve operational excellence, improve security, and boost its sales through the implementation and maintenance of a custom-fit, holistic cloud infrastructure. To meet the growing demand for customer account creation and mobile ordering, Cloud Comrade helped the customer to implement a scalable and secure AWS Landing zone, complete with reliable infrastructure systems in AWS cloud to ensure every application rollout achieved near-zero downtime and 99.99% SLA. As a result, the customer improved its resource optimization and usage efficiency by 30% and saw its overall sales soar by 25%.

“It’s a tremendous honour to receive this award; the win is a great encouragement to our team and a testament to the quality of Cloud Comrade’s services as well as the value that we deliver for our SMB customers across the region,” says Andy Waroma, Co-managing Director, Cloud Comrade. “In such a competitive business landscape, the smaller businesses face unique challenges. Cloud Comrade’s approach has always been this: We work extremely closely with the customer to ensure that we can deliver a cloud transformation that accurately addresses their needs – empowering them to achieve their cloud transformation goals, unlock a world of possibilities, and gain a competitive edge.”

The award rounds up a huge growth year for Cloud Comrade, as it enhanced its capabilities, fostered stronger relationships with partners and customers, and received numerous accolades and recognition for the exceptional services it delivers. Waroma adds, “We’re excited for what lies ahead in 2023, because it is truly just the beginning. Cloud Comrade is definitely looking forward to more achievements and creating more value for our customers as we enter our next stage of growth. We can’t wait to share more on our strategic plans in the coming months.”

The winners of Channel Asia Innovation Awards were selected based on strict criteria by an executive judging panel of business leaders from partner, vendor and distributor organisations. Building on 4 years of championing the channel, this year’s awards house a modernised category line-up and revamped submission criteria as Channel Asia raises the bar for industry transformation. Notable enhancements centre around the increased prioritisation of customer case studies to showcase the innovative capabilities of expert partners, a commitment to expand reach into all states and territories, as well as a heightened focus on both established and emerging providers.

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About Cloud Comrade

Cloud Comrade () is a Singapore-based cloud computing consultancy company with a regional footprint in Indonesia and Malaysia. The company offers a comprehensive range of services from strategy and design to deployment, migration, and management of customers’ IT infrastructure. Cloud Comrade partners with the best solution providers in the field of cloud computing and is a preferred Amazon Web Services (AWS) consulting partner in ASEAN, as well as a managed service provider for AWS, Google, and Alibaba Cloud. In January 2019, ST Telemedia (), an active strategic investor specializing in communications & media, data centers, and infrastructure technology businesses, acquired a majority stake in the company. For more information on Cloud Comrade, visit cloudcomrade.com

Booth Applications for Medical Taiwan 2023 Are Now Open

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 7 December 2022 – According to BMI Research, the global market for medical devices was valued at US$454.3 billion in 2021, a 6.3% increase from 2020, and is expected to reach US$535.2 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of approximately 5.6% from 2021 to 2024.

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Medical Taiwan, one of the B2B trade shows organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2 from June 8 to June 10, 2023. It will focus on professional assistive devices, digital healthcare, medical devices and equipment, medical parts and supplies, medical materials, and medical services. For both domestic and international medical equipment manufacturers, it is the premier global business and marketing platform.

The New “Digital Health” Area Advances Medical and Health Technology

A strong optical, ICT, and precision manufacturing industry chain complements Taiwan’s well-established medical network. As such, Taiwan is an ideal location for the digital health sector to find technology partners, test commercialization models, and generate cross-industry networking.

Medical Taiwan will launch a new “Digital Health” exhibition area, which will bring together companies specializing in wearable devices, personal mobile health technology, health monitoring equipment, smart sports, smart long-term care, health information technology, and communication technology. It aims to target the international precision health and personalized health monitoring markets, and to help exhibitors capitalize on international business opportunities.

Complete Industry Chain and Key Events of Medical Taiwan Seize Future Business Prospects

To establish a comprehensive supply chain for medical materials, Medical Taiwan 2023 will set up eight exhibition areas: Hospital/ Clinic Equipment, Disposables and Consumables/ Textiles, Elder Care, Healthcare and Beauty, Smart Medical, Digital Health, Manufacturing & Components, and Startups. Events such as “One-on-One Procurement Meetings,” “Industry Forums,” and “New Product Launches” will be held during the exhibition.

The top 10 foreign buyers from China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the United States, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Australia in 2019. As borders have been reopened, top-tier buyers are anticipated to return to visit the trade show. Additionally, TAITRA will continue to promote the exhibition and extend buyer invitations through its global network of more than 60 overseas offices to stimulate global trade relations. Applications for booth space at Medical Taiwan 2023 are currently open. Visit the official website for more exhibition information (www.medicaltaiwan.com.tw).

Hashtag: #MedicalTaiwan2023

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ZeronsoftN brings ZeroBack Solution, their latest online remote IT management software suite to US and Japan

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach – 7 December 2022 – South Korean PC management automation solution company, ZeronsoftN, seeks to expand to the United States and Japan with its new product, ZeroBack Solution.

ZeroBack Solution is an integrated solution for companies to manage their IT infrastructures remotely. Powered by AI and big data, ZeroBack Solution monitors the hardware and software performance of all connected IT devices in real-time. This enables IT teams to project timelines for hardware upkeep, and make plans for scheduled maintenance to optimize operational efficiency while having the agility to respond to unexpected errors and cyber-attacks proactively.

Statistics have shown that 51% of all ransomware attacks in the world happen in the United States alone. Between 2015 and 2021, the global cost of ransomware rose from $325 million in 2015 to $20 billion in 2021. A report by IBM estimated that the annual cost of data breaches for businesses grows by 10% yearly on average, rising from $3.86 million in 2020 to $4.24 million in 2021. The same report stated that in a post-pandemic world, where remote working is on the rise, data breaches cost $1.07 million higher when remote working was a factor, and organizations that had more than 50% of their workforce working remotely took 58 days longer to identify and contain the breach.

Through rapid OS (operating system) cycle management based on P2P technology, ZeroBack Solution helps businesses create regular snapshot backups of their IT infrastructure, enabling a rollback with minimal downtime and disruption if required. ZeroBack Solutions PMS (patch management system) automates the installation of software updates for all devices and accounts to minimize vulnerabilities.

The platform allows the complete deletion of data from hard drives remotely, with a zero percent recovery rate for companies to maintain digital hygiene or in the case of a ransomware attack.

“As businesses globally get increasingly connected digitally, we believe that ZeroBack Solution can be a key part of their digital infrastructure. Our solution empowers businesses and organizations to manage the entire lifecycle of their IT devices from implementation to disposal seamlessly and remotely.” Says Changmin Song, the CEO of ZeronsoftN.

ZeroBack Solution’s software suite can be modularly integrated and work at scale for any organization.

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Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong Wins the Grand Award at HKMA Hong Kong Sustainability Award

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 December 2022 – The 4.5-star Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong under Dorsett Hospitality International, has swept the board at the Hong Kong Sustainability Awards 2022 Presentation Ceremony held on 22 November, 2022 by the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA). The hotel won the Grand Award in the medium-sized organization category and several special awards for responsive and sustainable hotel management throughout the pandemic.

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Ms. Anita Chan, General Manager of Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong at the HKMA Hong Kong Sustainability Award Ceremony

The awards include:

  • Grand Award (Medium-sized Organization Category)
  • Distinction Award (Medium-sized Organization Category)
  • Excellence in Economic Sustainability Initiative
  • Excellence in Social Sustainability Initiative
  • Excellence in Pandemic Resilience
  • Excellence in Innovation

“We are grateful to end the 3-year battle with COVID with such magnificent recognition from HKMA. We would like to express our gratitude to our hotel guests and our staff who supported our green initiatives and contributed to our new milestone towards sustainability even in this challenging time,” said Ms. Anita Chan, the General Manager of Dorsett Wanchai.

Creating Positive Impacts for Hotel Guests & the Environment

With #DorsettCares and Our #GoGreen promise always in mind, the hotel has showcased its commitment to sustainability and creating #positiveimpacts by phasing out bottled water and disposable bathroom amenities in all guestrooms, by the time it accomplished its mission for the community as a quarantine hotel and returned to normal operations, welcoming local visitors and travellers around the globe for leisure and business stay.

At Dorsett Wanchai, going green does not mean compromising on comfort or convenience. Even better, guests will be rewarded with a voucher for vending machines in the hotel lobby which can be used to redeem bathroom amenities as needed, or simply drinks and snacks. Having the faith that doing little things can make a big difference, the hotel will continue to deliver a green hotel experience, enthusiastically inspiring and educating its hotel guests and even the community to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

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About Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong

As winner of Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice 2022, the 4.5-star Dorsett Wanchai is conveniently located between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay with a mere 8-minute walk to MTR stations, Times Square, and a 10-minute drive from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers meticulously designed rooms and suites up to 48 sq. m.

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Have a MOOMIN Christmas! 7-Eleven teams up with the Moomins to launch limited-edition Mini Thermal Flasks and Super Soft Scarves to keep you warm this winter

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 December 2022 – As we head into December, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and time to get ready for the festive season! 7-Eleven launched a series of eight Go Green Bags in November that are proving very popular with customers. And now, 7-Eleven is once again teaming up with the Moomins – the magical characters from Finland – to exclusively launch a series of four Mini Thermal Flasks featuring eight popular Moomin characters including Moomin, Snorkmaiden, Moominpapa, Moominmamma, Little My, Snufkin, the Hattifatteners and Stinky to spread some festive cheer! 7-Eleven is also launching a pair of top quality Little My and Snufkin Super Soft Scarves. They’ll go great with any winter outfit and are decorated with forest-inspired patterns. What’s more, they’re also made sustainably with 100% recycled polyester so not only look good, but also do good for the planet! All these items officially drop at 7-Eleven on 7 December 2022 at 7am. Quantities are limited and while stocks last. Visit 7-Eleven now and enjoy the warmth of Moominvalley this winter!

Keep warm with these four adorable Mini Thermal Flasks!

These stylishly simple Mini Thermal Flasks come in four charming colours – red, yellow, blue and green ­– and are decorated with eight popular Moomin characters and forest-inspired patterns. The flasks have a double wall insulated layer with a 304 stainless steel inner wall to keep your drinks hot or cold! Lightweight and super portable, the flasks are about 14cm tall and fit in the palm of your hand. They hold approximately 210ml so treat yourself to a hot drink to warm you up anytime, anywhere! They also have a silicone sealing ring and non-slip base. These flasks are both cute and functional, making them the perfect winter essential!

7-Eleven is also launching a special limited-time Christmas Combo redemption offer where customers can redeem a surprise set of one Go Green Bag and one Mini Thermal Flask with 8 stamps plus $99. The perfect pairing for the holidays! This Christmas Combo redemption offer will start on 7 December 2022 at 7am so don’t miss out! Limited quantity, while stocks last

Limited-Edition Mini Thermal Flask Product Details:

1. Moomin & Snorkmaiden
Add a pop of colour and fun to your day with this bright yellow flask featuring Moomin and his sweetheart, Snorkmaiden!

2. Little My
This flask features Little My and Stinky. Its vibrant red colour echoes the red dress Little My often wears and will be sure to warm up your winter.

3. Snufkin
This calming green flask is inspired by Finnish forests and is decorated with Snufkin and the Hattifatteners. Sip back and relax!

4. The Moomin Family
This cute blue flask featuring Moomin, Snorkmaiden, Moominpapa and Moominmamma will definitely put a smile on your face.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

  • This product has passed US FDA food contact test requirements.
  • The purpose of this product is a drinks container, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 4 years old.
  • For children use the product under the direct supervision of adult.
  • Keep out of reach of children. There is a risk of burns and injuries.
  • Do not put dry ice, carbonated beverage, milk, dairy products or certain fruit juice, soups or beverages containing salt in the product.
  • Do not heat the product in a microwave oven or put in the freezer.
  • Do not use the product if its ability to retain heat (cold) declines.
  • The slight colour variance on decoration is an acceptable phenomenon.
  • Wash before first use.
  • New product with plastic smell is a normal phenomenon, it is recommended to place in a ventilated place for a period of time before use.
  • Be sure to clean the product immediately after use. When the product is not in use, wash off any marks and then dry it.
  • Clean the product by using mild kitchen detergent, soft sponge or cloth.
  • Do not use thinners, bleaches, metallic scrubbing brushes or nylon scrubbing brushes when cleaning.
  • When attaching the gasket, check its position and direction to avoid leakage.

Limited-Edition Mini Thermal Flask Redemption Details:

From now until 3 January 2023, customers will receive one stamp upon a $20* purchase and one more stamp for every additional $10 purchase at a 7-Eleven store*. From 7 December 2022 (7am) to 6 January 2023, customers can redeem 2 Mini Thermal Flasks randomly with 10 stamps plus $120 or 1 Mini Thermal Flask randomly with 8 stamps plus $65. Limited quantity, while stocks last. Reservation of items is not possible.

From 7 December 2022 to 8 December 2022, yuu Members can redeem 1 Mini Thermal Flask randomly with 8,800 yuu Points plus $38. Item redemption period in store: 7 December 2022 (7am) to 9 December 2022.

Limited-Time Christmas Combo^ Redemption Details

From 7 December 2022 (7am) to 3 January 2023, customers can randomly redeem 1 Go Green Bag and 1 Mini Thermal Flask with 8 stamps plus $99. Designs are distributed randomly. Limited quantity, while stocks last. Reservation of items is not possible.

Also launching! Little My and Snufkin Super Soft Scarves to keep you cosy this winter!

For the first time ever, 7-Eleven is launching a pair of top-quality Little My and Snufkin Super Soft Scarves. The scarves come in dark grey and aqua blue respectively – the perfect colours for the season and winter looks. Made with 100% recycled polyester, the scarves are silky soft and comfortable to wear. With their tassel trim, these great quality, great value scarves will be winter must-haves for all! Each scarf is approximately 150cm wide x 50cm high and can be worn around the neck or as a shawl. It’s the ideal accessory to keep you warm at the office, in shopping malls, on days out and more! With Christmas just around the corner, head down to your nearest 7-Eleven and get your very own Little My or Snufkin Super Soft Scarf. They make awesome gifts for your friends, family and, of course, yourself! So snuggle up and have a very cosy Christmas filled with blessings and joy!

Little My and Snufkin Super Soft Scarves Product Details:

1. Little My Super Soft Scarf
This dark grey scarf is decorated with Little My in her signature red dress which adds a pop of colour to the design. With its natural tones, it can be worn with a variety of different looks.

2. Snufkin Super Soft Scarf
This scarf comes in a calming aqua blue shade – a wonderfully versatile colour that will go great with many different outfits. The scarf features Snufkin playing his accordion to an audience of Hattifatteners in a beautiful and natural forest scene.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

  • This is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 4 years old.
  • Children use under direct supervisor of an adult.
  • Handwash in cold water with mild detergent.
  • Do not place near heat sources such as gas stove, ovens and heaters to avoid fire or damage.
  • The slight colour variance on decoration is an acceptable phenomenon.

Super Soft Scarf Redemption Details:

From 7 December 2022 (7am) to 6 January 2023 with any purchase#, customers can redeem 1 Super Soft Scarf for $88 or 8,000 yuu Points plus $45. Limited quantity, while stocks last. Reservation of items is not possible.

yuu Member Exclusive Offer Details – Super Soft Scarf Promotion Period: 7 December 2022 (7am) to 3 January 2023. Redemption Period: 7 December 2022 (7am) to 6 January 2023.

* This promotion is not applicable to Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre and Team Disney, Hong Kong Disney Resort stores and Hong Kong Disney Resort Food Kiosk.

^The Mini Thermal Flask and Go Green Bag are prepacked and randomly distributed. Customers cannot select designs. Product images are for reference only. The redemption price paid cannot be used to earn stamps or yuu Points, nor is it eligible for the 5% discount for payments made with enJoy Cards. All prices listed are in Hong Kong dollars at Hong Kong stores and in Macanese Patacas at Macau stores. Transactions at Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre, Team Disney, Hong Kong Disney Resort stores and Hong Kong Disney Resort Food Kiosk are excluded. All matters and disputes are subject to the final decision of 7-Eleven.

#Excluding the purchase of 7-Eleven pre-order items, yuu Member pre-order/reserve items, cigarettes, milk powder, online game cards, collectible programme redemption items, mobile prepaid sim/mobile sim cards/value-added coupons, Octopus cards/products, Macau Pass cards/products, gift cards, prepaid cards, admission tickets/tickets/stamps, and plastic shopping bag charges. Also excluding payment for the following services including but not limited to: Octopus last 10 transactions printout, prepayment, Pin-On-Receipt, bill payment, donation, top up (including but not limited to Octopus, Alipay, WeChat, Tap & Go, TNG, Macau Pass, May and other e-wallets), fax & photocopying, mobile phone charging services, parcel pick-up and return, locker services, parking fee payment, Inspiration Lake activities, self-service laundry etc.

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